The Art of Tech

Chromebook Handbook

In this episode we start our new theme leading up to our 100th episode highlighting our technology department! In this first episode in the short series we discuss our new Chromebook Handbook. Scott McDaniel, our director, joins the discussion to talk about why Chromebook handbooks are helpful and why we have our version. We also discuss the contents and how it can support students, teachers, and families with technology. Links: * BGPS Chromebook Handbook [https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6lYUaJsg/VLUsRcsGnwbIWOHE0ynjvg/view?utm_content=DAG6lYUaJsg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h046833b079] * Going Online Resource Hub [https://goingonline.battlegroundps.org/] * Going Online Family Resource Hub [https://parentresources.battlegroundps.org/home]

The Digital Use Divide

In this episode we finish our discussion on the digital divides. Scott, McDaniel, our technology director, is back for this episode. We focus mostly on the Digital Use Divide in our discussion, but do also share about the Digital Design Divide. We share some ways for teachers and admin to address the Digital Use Divide to provide students with the types of transformative experiences that help build future ready skills. Links: * National Educational Technology Plan (2024) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qymTGC1utnnQqWCx-Mi0eBBPuKo8sMcJ/view?usp=sharing] * Going Online Resource Hub [https://goingonline.battlegroundps.org/] * Accessibility Features Video Tutorials [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjrAyfbRYXB22vknuBa0EOOBHcqskvBLz]

The Digital Access Divide

In this episode we kickoff our new theme on the digital divides (yup, plural!). We focus on the Digital Access Divide that is what we typically picture when we hear the words "digital divide." Scott McDaniel, our technology director, joins the episode and we discuss the spectrum of digital access and the challenges of addressing access. We also share some tips for removing barriers for students. Links: * National Educational Technology Plan (2024) [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qymTGC1utnnQqWCx-Mi0eBBPuKo8sMcJ/view?usp=sharing] * Digital Citizenship Resources for Families [https://parentresources.battlegroundps.org/digital-citizenship] * How to Enable Offline Access in Google Drive [https://youtu.be/7fMiluogKps?si=M7W3OJP6mJJjxn88]

EdTech Kits & ELA

In this episode we finish our theme on EdTech Kits. It's a bit different format with no guests and a shorter episode. I discuss the value of hands-on experiences in the ELA or gen-ed classroom and how different EdTech kits can provide engaging connections for students in ELA. Links: * BGPS EdTech Kits webpage [https://sites.google.com/battlegroundps.org/edtech/edtech-kits?authuser=0] * BGPS Helpdesk Support Portal [https://bgps.freshservice.com/support/home] * Sphero Lesson Collections [https://edu.sphero.com/Blueprint/collections?page=0&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Performance+Max+-+indi&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1322242190&hsa_cam=22383869885&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22383865568&gbraid=0AAAAADRKzl1uGx3DNHX3Dkuoop3NuqZAz&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZaynp1LgHFllhdPoVPxwRc86Jbx7BAq3bmr9zVEN0HnAnb2czPeICsWEaAnuYEALw_wcB] * Ozobot Lessons [https://ozobot.com/educate-3/lessons-and-activities/] * Makey Makey Guides [https://makeymakey.com/pages/how-to] * Birdbrain Humminbird Projects [https://learn.birdbraintechnologies.com/hummingbirdbit/projects/] * Breakout EDU [https://www.breakoutedu.com/]

EdTech Kits & Math

We're back with a new episode! In this episode we continue our theme on EdTech Kits. Colleen Homola joins the podcast this week. She teaches math at Prairie High School and also supports teachers across the state through the Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network and Teacher Residency program. We discuss the value of hands-on experiences in the math classroom and how different EdTech kits can provide engaging connections for students in math. Links: * BGPS EdTech Kits webpage [https://sites.google.com/battlegroundps.org/edtech/edtech-kits?authuser=0] * BGPS Helpdesk Support Portal [https://bgps.freshservice.com/support/home] * Sphero Lesson Collections [https://edu.sphero.com/Blueprint/collections?page=0&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Performance+Max+-+indi&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1322242190&hsa_cam=22383869885&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22383865568&gbraid=0AAAAADRKzl1uGx3DNHX3Dkuoop3NuqZAz&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZaynp1LgHFllhdPoVPxwRc86Jbx7BAq3bmr9zVEN0HnAnb2czPeICsWEaAnuYEALw_wcB] * Ozobot Lessons [https://ozobot.com/educate-3/lessons-and-activities/] * Makey Makey Guides [https://makeymakey.com/pages/how-to] * Birdbrain Humminbird Projects [https://learn.birdbraintechnologies.com/hummingbirdbit/projects/] * Turing Tumble Guides [https://upperstory.com/en/turingtumble/edu/resources/#guides] * Breakout EDU [https://www.breakoutedu.com/]